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Wednesday

The Securities and Exchange Commission, under Chair Gary Gensler, has approved several spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which will track the cryptocurrency's price. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto

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Tuesday

A bitcoin ATM is seen in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 13, 2022. Virtual currencies like bitcoin are recovering from a tough period partly on rising hopes that bad actors have been weeded out and that confidence can return to the sector. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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After a brutal stretch, a remarkable thing is happening: Cryptocurrencies are surging

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Tuesday

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, will step down from Binance, the crypto company he founded in 2017, as part of a deal with the Department of Justice and U.S. regulators. Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Sunday

A jury took less than five hours to convict former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud and money laundering. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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He lost $200,000 when FTX imploded last year. He's still waiting to get it back

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Saturday

After a monthlong trial, New York City jury found former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of seven criminal counts, including securities fraud. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Wednesday

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of defrauding the company's customers, investors and lenders. He's set to take the stand on his own defense starting as early as Thursday. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Saturday

Three of Sam Bankman-Fried's closest former associates have turned against him, and their testimony could help send the former FTX CEO to prison for life. Pictured from left to right are: Nishad Singh, Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison, and Gary Wang. Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Saturday

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves the courthouse following his arraignment in New York City on Dec. 22, 2022. Bankman-Fried's trial just concluded its second week, with explosive testimony from former girlfriend Caroline Ellison. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Criminal mastermind or hapless dude? A look into Sam Bankman-Fried's trial so far

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Wednesday

Caroline Ellison leaves federal court in Manhattan after testifying during the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Oct. 10. Ellison said Bankman-Fried was the main decision-maker and steered her to transfer funds from cryptocurrency exchange FTX to Alameda Research, a financial firm she headed. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Tuesday

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court in New York City on Aug. 11, 2023. Bankman-Fried is set to start his blockbuster trial on Tuesday. It's expected to last about six weeks. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know

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Monday

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents face legal trouble of their own as FTX looks to claw back millions of dollars in compensation and benefits from the couple. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Drew Angerer/Getty Images; David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption

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It's not just FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried. His parents also face legal trouble

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Thursday

CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 21: Paris Hilton, Gary Vaynerchuk and Swan Sit on stage during The NFT Revolution and What It Means For Brands at the Debussy Theatre (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Cannes Lions) Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Cannes Lions hide caption

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Sunday

Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao poses during an interview at the technology startups and innovation fair in Paris on May 16, 2022. CZ and Binance are being sued by the SEC, in a legal battle that could help determine whether cryptocurrencies should adhere to market regulations. Eric Piermont/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The future of crypto hinges on a fight between the SEC and a former burger flipper

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